# SDR USAAD97116

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 9, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N973VJ
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47099
- System (JASC): [3422 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3422)
- Part: Compass
- Condition: Out Of Adjust
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAAD97116

## Discrepancy

PHL/MHT - FLT 1010 - AFTER TAKEOFF, BOTH COMPASSES WERE OVER 40 DEGREES OFF OF HWAT ATC SAID ACTUAL HEADING WAS.  RETURNED TO FIELD.  PERFORMED COMPASS SYSTEM CHECK.  NO FAULTS FOUND.  RETURNED A/C TO SERVICE.  (X)

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